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Largest energy storage project to be located in regional NSW

NSW Government will inject $4.6 billion into regional NSW for Australia’s biggest energy storage project. NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro said planning approval for the Snowy […]

Environmental approval recommended for large-scale renewable energy hub

EPA WA has recommended environmental approval for a large-scale wind and solar renewable energy project in the Pilbara, subject to conditions including managing and monitoring impacts […]

Draft National Electricity Amendment (Interim Reliability Measure) Rule 2020: Comment sought

This week, the Energy Security Board (ESB) had released a consultation package including consultation paper on the Interim Reliability Measure Draft Rule – Reliability Reserve. This […]

Guide to Electricity Retail Code: Comment sought

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking your feedback on the draft Guide to the Electricity Retail Code that aims to assist electricity retailers […]

Nominated areas for Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage – Released

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking your comment on the potential areas released in the annual 2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage […]

$3M Advanced Hydrogen Fund – Released

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has welcomed the launch of the $300 million Advancing Hydrogen Fund, reflected in the Australian Government Clean Energy Finance Corporation Investment […]

Bioenergy Roadmap: Comment sought

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is developing a roadmap to identify the role that the bioenergy sector can play in Australia’s energy transition, enhance energy […]

Reliance on high levels of renewable high resources

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released the Renewable Integration Study (RIS) – the first stage of a multi-year plan to maintain system security in […]

Register of Solar Water Heaters (Version 39): Released

The register of solar water heaters (version 39) has been released by the Clean Energy Regulator and came into effect on 8 May 2020. The register […]

New land released for petroleum exploration in Queensland

The QLD Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy has released a map of new Queensland land for petroleum exploration which is currently open for tender.

Amendments to Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage regime: Effective 28 April 2020

On 28 April 2020, a series of amendments to the offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage (OPGGS) regime came into force: the OPGGS (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act […]

Review of Energy Security Board: How your say!

The COAG Energy Council has engaged an independent consultant to review the effectiveness and performance of the Energy Security Board (ESB).  COAG Energy Council established the […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Development of clean energy projects in WA

The WA Government is seeking applications for the first Round of funding under the Clean Energy Future Fund.  Clean energy projects will be eligible for funding […]

Transforming WA’s electricity system

WA Energy Minister Bill Johnston has released WA’s Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Roadmap produced by the WA Government’s Energy Transformation Taskforce.  Rooftop solar panels, batteries, electric […]

Review of Australian Gas Networks Regulatory Framework Final Decision

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has made a Final Decision on the review of its regulatory framework for Australian Gas Networks (AGN). The purpose of the review […]

Australian Government notice to Australian manufacturers

Notice for Australian manufacturers of new ventilators – Australian manufacturers who can produce ventilators for use in Australia’s response to COVID-19, please note the new minimum […]

Information on Quarter 1 Small Scale Technology surrender obligations

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released important information for liable entities on available options for small-scale technology (STC) Quarterly surrender, with Quarter 1 due on […]

Ne Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) Rule – Commenced 30 March 2020

The new Energy Savings Scheme (ESS)  Rule commenced on 30 March 2020.  Comprehensive information regarding the changes are now available. The Energy Savings Scheme Rule applies to […]

Saving energy in your business

With the cost of energy continuing to rise, so is the cost of doing business. Sustainability Victoria  provides some valuable tips on how to manage energy […]

New Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) Rule: Commenced 30 March 2020

The new Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) Rule commenced on 30 March 2020.  Comprehensive information regarding the changes are now available. The Energy Savings Scheme Rule applies to […]

Energy supply for business and households during COVID-19 pandemic

The COAG Energy Council, that consists of Federal, state and territory Energy Ministers, met by telepresence early this week, to agree on a coordinated national approach […]

Electrical Energy Meters – Alternating Current: Have your say!

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has been working with the International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML) to revise the international standard for Electrical Energy Meters – […]

NSW seeks to achieve net zero emissions by 2050: Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030 – released

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has released the NSW Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030 that aims to deliver a 35% cut in […]

$68.5M investment for Reliable Affordable Clean Energy for 2030

    The Federal Government has announced a $68.5 million investment in the Reliable Affordable Clean Energy for 2030 (RACE for 2030) Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) […]

Health of the National Electricity Market

The National Energy Security Board (ESB) has published the Health of the National Electricity Market (NEM), an annual check-up recommended by the Finkel Review. The Health […]

Amendments to Electricity Act proposed

The Victorian Government has introduced legislation to fast-track priority energy transmission network projects like grid-scale batteries and transmission upgrades. Amendments to the National Electricity (Victoria) Act […]

Funding for second large – scale energy from waste plant

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $18 million in recoupable grant funding to develop Australia’s second large scale energy-from-waste plant in Western Australia. The […]

NSW makes energy deal with Federal Government

The NSW and Federal Governments have reached an agreement aimed at lowering power prices for consumers, reducing emissions and strengthening grid reliability. Through this partnership, both […]

Energy Saving Scheme (Amendment No. 1) Rule – Commences 30 March 2020

The NSW Government has gazetted the updates to the Energy Savings Scheme Rule (ESS Rule).  The Energy Savings Scheme (Amendment No. 1) Rule 2020 will commence […]

National Hydrogen Strategy agreed at 22nd COAG Energy Council meeting

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council met on 22 November 2019 for their 22nd meeting. The key outcome of the meeting was the agreement […]

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